Physical activity assessment tools in monitoring physical activity: the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) or accelerometers – choosing the best tools.

Stelmach, Marian

doi:10.5114/hpc.2018.74189

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“…35 In addition to these, the GPAQ assesses PAL using show cards of different PA that takes into account the local features of the surveyed population. 20,36 However, IPAQ does not provide such a benefit. Thus, different approaches may have led to differences in the results of the current study and the studies (long/short form) among the subjects with T2DM.…”

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“…In this regard, a study reported that the self‐administered IPAQ scored two‐times higher PAL when the same questionnaire was used as the interviewer‐administered format 35 . In addition to these, the GPAQ assesses PAL using show cards of different PA that takes into account the local features of the surveyed population 20,36 . However, IPAQ does not provide such a benefit.…”

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Physical activity levels, its barriers, and associated factors among the patients with type 2 diabetes residing in the capital city of Bangladesh

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Introduction The purpose of this study was to determine the level of physical activity (PA), its barriers, and the associated factors among the patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in Bangladesh. Methods This cross‐sectional study recruited 215 patients with T2DM who visited the Bangladesh Institute of Health Sciences General Hospital from January to December 2019. Their PA level and its barriers were detected using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire and the Barriers to Being Active Quiz, respectively. The PA levels and their barriers were presented using descriptive statistics. The associated factors of PA were identified using the multinomial logistic regression analysis. Results Nearly one third of the study subjects (31.2%) were physically inactive. Among the active subjects (68.8%), more than half were moderately active (46%) and rest (22.8%) were engaged in vigorous PA. In the reported barriers of PA, half of the respondents considered “lack of willpower” as the major barrier followed by “lack of energy” (39.4%) and “lack of time” (36.7%). The associated factors of PA level were the occupational status (employed), monthly income, and the personal barrier “lack of time.” Conclusion A significant portion of Bangladeshi patients did not meet the recommended PA and several personal barriers were identified as the contributing factors of this inactivity. It demands intervention to motivate them to increase PA and their commitment to time management. Future research could clarify the current finding more precisely using the objective measurement of PA in a large sample of patients with T2DM.

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Physical activity levels, its barriers, and associated factors among the patients with type 2 diabetes residing in the capital city of Bangladesh

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“…Participants recorded the frequency and duration that they participated in vigorous physical activity, moderate physical activity, and walking in the past week. According to the IPAQ scoring protocol, metabolic equivalent (MET) values of 8.0, 4.0, and 3.3 were assigned to vigorous physical activity, moderate physical activity, and walking, respectively [ 36 ]. The assigned MET values were multiplied by the participant’s minutes per week of each activity to calculate MET-minutes per week.…”

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Dietary Supplement Use among Non-athlete Students at a Canadian University: A Pilot-Survey

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Despite the emerging evidence of adverse consequences and interaction with doping substances, dietary supplements (DS) are commonly used by many Canadians. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the patterns and determinants of current DS use among non-athlete students at a Canadian university using a cross-sectional approach. Of the 475 participants who completed the online survey, 43.4% declared using DS in the past six months. Participants who were male, aged ≥20 years old, and had a parent/guardian with a bachelor’s degree were significantly more likely to use DS. The types of DS used and the sources of information regarding DS were significantly influenced by age and gender. The most commonly used DS were vitamin and mineral and protein supplements. Most participants referred to healthcare professionals for information on DS, but many continued to depend on unreliable sources including family and friends. Of DS users, 10.1% reported experiencing adverse events from using DS. Findings from this study indicate that supplementation is very common among Canadian non-athlete students and highlight the urgent need for the development of educational programs surrounding DS use.

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“…Despite the recommendation of medical professionals, MS patients do not have the proper level of physical activity, necessary for their condition improvement [ 19 , 20 ]. Even more, MS patient’s exercise goals should be individually set based on patient’s characteristics and physician consultations considering the results of preliminary exercise tests [ 18 ].It is challenging to apply objective methods like pedometers and accelerometers to measure physical activity level [ 21 ]; In this case, self-report measurements such as valid and reliable questionnaires could be a contributor [ 22 , 23 ].…”

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Translation and validation of the Persian version of Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire in patients with multiple sclerosis

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Study Design Psychometric study. Objective The purpose of this study is to translate, culturally adapt and evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian (Farsi) version of GLTEQ in patients with multiple sclerosis. Methods This study had three phases, including translation of the questionnaire into Persian and making cultural adaptation, evaluation of pre-final version of questionnaire’s comprehensibility in a pilot study, and investigation of reliability and validity of the final version of the translated questionnaire. Content validity, and convergent validity (correlations among the Persian version of GLTEQ and Global physical activity questionnaire (GPAQ), and international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ)) and after all test-retest reliability were studied. Results The subjects were 87 MS patients. The Persian version demonstrated moderate to good convergent validity; the correlation coefficient between the Persian version and GPAQ was r=0.64 (p<0.001), and between the Persian version and IPAQ was r=0.59 (p<0.001). The test-retest reliability was strong (Intra-class Correlation (ICC) value ranged between 0.908 and 0.992). Besides, its face validity and content validity were acceptable. Conclusions The Persian version of GLTEQ is a valid and reliable instrument to assess physical activity in patients with MS. This questionnaire can be a step toward standardization of physical activity measurement in patients with MS. Also, in research, it provides the possibilities to carry on a comparative study across cultures using the same outcome measure.

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Physical activity assessment tools in monitoring physical activity: the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) or accelerometers – choosing the best tools.

Cited by 20 publications

References 32 publications

Physical activity levels, its barriers, and associated factors among the patients with type 2 diabetes residing in the capital city of Bangladesh

Physical activity levels, its barriers, and associated factors among the patients with type 2 diabetes residing in the capital city of Bangladesh

Dietary Supplement Use among Non-athlete Students at a Canadian University: A Pilot-Survey

Translation and validation of the Persian version of Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire in patients with multiple sclerosis

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